Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for Herefordshire Raceday, kindly sponsored by DragonBet.
We hope you enjoy your day with us where there is plenty for all to enjoy, as well as Herefordshire themes we also have family entertainment rescheduled from the 23rd February raceday and you can find a timetable of today’s events on page seven of your racecard.
Thank you to our sponsors of the Jump Jockey’s Welly Wanging, Two Farmers Cider, where last year saw Harry Cobden take the title so join us at 12:40 around the parade ring to see who is victorious this year. You can find the Two Farmers stand on the Rusty Bridge lawn as well as kids clothing, toy stand, inflatables and face painting!
Our favourite herding display courtesy of Meirion Owen returns today, with displays at 1.40pm and 2.45pm, and new to Hereford this year we are delighted to welcome the Mini Landers kids driving experience, all included within the free entertainment today.
As well as our seven race card we will have live music in the Hummingbird bar courtesy of ‘My Tin Monkey’ between racing from after the 2nd race until 18:00, and the Six Nations matches will also be screened in the Hummingbird bar from 2.15pm.
We are excited to announce that our Ladies Evening on Friday 9th May will now include an ABBA tribute band after racing on the lawns for all to enjoy, plus we have launched a new hospitality package where you can enjoy an afternoon tea and bottomless prosecco from the comfort of the Parade Ring Marquee! Please visit the website to book your places.
Enjoy your day with us today, it is always a favourite day in the calendar for us as excitement builds ahead of the Cheltenham Festival next week. We will see you again on Wednesday 26th March for afternoon jumps racing.
Best wishes
Camilla Esling, General Manager
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABANDONMENT POLICY
In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
No refunds will be made on the day of racing
All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting
Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford HR4 9QU
Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges
ADMISSION BADGES
Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times. If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required.
DISABLED VISITORS
Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.
DOGS
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Hereford Racecourse employs safety stewards In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.
FEEDBACK
We value feedback from our customers. Please leave us a review on trip advisor, email us at info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk or visit www.racecoursefeedback.co.uk
FIRST AID
The first aid room is located inside the main entrance. LITTER
Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse
SAFETY
In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Tom Evetts (Chief Steward) Joanne Hawkins (Stewards’Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Louise Neale, Tomas O’Brien
STARTERS
William Jordan
Sophia Upton
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Chris Hill
VETERINARY OFFICER
Jessica Rainbow
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Liam Kearns, MRCVS
Ed Shaw BVSc, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Philip Pritchard
Dr Graham Cook
NURSE
Dawn Price
Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses SATURDAY 8TH MARCH
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Andrea Kelly, Jane Southam, Martin Knight, Joanna Vickers
COMMENTATOR
David Fitzgerald
BETTING RING MANAGER
Andy Collins
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE
Molly King
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
colour graphic weight st-lb
1COURTLIABILITY(IRE)(27)2-
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)
NashWebbPaverVandenberghe&10Percenters
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No of days since last ran
411-4
Harry Bannister
Harry Whittington, Sparsholt Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick
TIMEFORMVIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance.
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating for novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED You must be 18 or over to place a bet
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Vintage Vehicle & Tractor Display at Main Entrance
Bouncy Castles & Face Painting
Rodeo Bull
Mini Landers Driving Experience
Falconry
Exhibitors on Rusty Bridge Lawn
JOCKEY’S WELLY WANGING COMPETITION
(In the Parade Ring, sponsored by Two Farmers)
RACING PANEL
(In the Winners Enclosure)
FIRST RACE
MEIRION OWEN SHEEPDOG DISPLAY
(on the Rusty Bridge Lawn)
SECOND RACE
Live music in the Hummingbird bar between races
Ireland v France screening in the Hummingbird bar
THIRD RACE
MEIRION OWEN SHEEPDOG DISPLAY
(on the Rusty Bridge Lawn)
FOURTH RACE
FIFTH RACE
SIXTH RACE
Scotland v Wales screening in the Hummingbird bar
SEVENTH RACE
Live music in the Hummingbird bar until 6pm
FIRST RACE 1.30
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET: ONCOURSE AND ONLINE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Sheppard (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs NEWTONIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Gundry (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs BELLEVER TOR WEIGHTWATCHER: THIRTYFOUR THIRTY won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 6lb to 96. LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUR FLYING ANGEL trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 150 miles.
A case can be made for a few of these but Georgina Nicholls’reliable MUSIQUE DE FEE is taken to gain a deserved first victory of the season at the chief expense of veteran mare Kentford Mallard who is weighted to have a big say. Miss Pearl and Bobalot both need factoring in too.
colours no horse age st lb
1 THIRTYFOURTHIRTY(GB)(27)502006
B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona
Maddox Langdon Johns Connors
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh
6 12-0
Taylor Fisher (3)
Joe Tickle, Tiverton
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner but ended time with Anthony Charlton below par and no signs of a rejuvenation on the back of a stable switch at Chepstow last month. TFRHHIII BHA96
2 BOBALOT(GB)(13)P5-602U
Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE)
Fusion Racing Club
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
8 12-0
Benjamin Macey (5)
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second at Chepstow on his yard but but unseated rider 5th in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 MUSIQUEDEFEE(IRE)(6)1-44P43BF
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR)
Ms M. L. Peterson
6 11-9
Finn Lambert
Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, cheekpieces added when a running-on third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 6 days ago A likely player off an unchanged mark TFRHHHHH BHA91
4 GETCRACKING(GB)(24)604554
B g Getaway (GER) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
7 11-7
Charlie Price
Mr Michael Harris Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Killashee House Limited Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track with cheekpieces on for 1st time when fourth of 10 in handicap chase here (25.2f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Switches to hurdles for his handicap hurdle debut and one to consider TFRHHHII BHA89
5 ORANGEDIAMOND(FR)(16)PPPFP-5
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Orange Bitter (FR)
C & C Boultbee Brooks
7 11-4
Ned Fox
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, soft) 16 days ago Significantly up in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA86
6 KENTFORDMALLARD(GB)(43)0004U2CD
12 11-2
B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe Oscar Palmer (7)
Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br D. I. Bare We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran C&D winner who recorded a very good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 43 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and bold showing is on the cards off a 7lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA84
7
(24)604-023 9 11-1
B m Mahler - Road To Pearls Tabitha Worsley Oaktree Racing Club Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Thomas Norris
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he comes here in good nick, third of 9 in handicap hurdle here (21.7f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Enters calculations once more. TFRHHHII BHA83
1-2-3: 1.MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) 2.KENTFORD MALLARD 3.MISS PEARL (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
HEARTOFROME(IRE)
(56)00-0400BF
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Opera Hall
6 11-1
Jamie Brace
Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Tom McCarthy William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler for Paul Nolan Sent off 9/4 for his new yard but only ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) last time. Needs to bounce back in first-time tongue tie now. TFRHHHII BHA83
9
NEWTONIAN(GB)
(15)P34U00BF
8 10-11
B g Telescope (IRE) - Mi Money Cameron Iles (3)
Lost in the Summer Wine 2
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br David Jenks Matt Sheppard S TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Warwick last spring but well below par when gambled on there last time, coming in only 10th More is required despite a falling mark TFRHHHII BHA79
10
ONEMANPARTY(FR)
(22)U0P-662
B g Authorized (IRE) - Ahdaaf (USA)
Simon Hunt & Jack Hunt
8 10-8
James Turner
David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Mr Eric Lemaitre Winvic Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race when second of 6 in 3m Fakenham handicap 22 days ago. Up 2lb but remains one to consider TFRHHHII BHA76
11
OURFLYINGANGEL(IRE)
(300)500/P0-6
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - L’Etoile du Nord (IRE)
Our Flying Angel Partnership
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
7 10-2
Shane Fenelon
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Peter Bowen when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Ludlow (23.8f, good to firm) Off 10 months Visor on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA62
12
BELLEVERTOR(GB)(81)00P
B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Wasara
6 10-2
Fern O’Brien (3)
The Group of Otters Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Killashee House Limited Polly Gundry Training S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 81 days ago, pulled up Up in trip Makes handicap hurdle debut TFRHIIII BHA56
2024: FANTOMAS (FR) 8 10 4 James Turner 13-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 16 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9. Stewards Note: GET CRACKING: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Musique de Fee (IRE), 11-2 Kentford Mallard (GB), 13-2 Bobalot (GB), 7-1 One Man Party (FR), 15-2 Miss Pearl (IRE), 9-1 Heart of Rome (IRE), 11-1 Newtonian (GB), 16-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 18-1 Get Cracking (GB), 40-1 Orange Diamond (FR), 50-1 Our Flying Angel (IRE), 150-1 Bellever Tor (GB)
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £132,828 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
SECOND RACE 2.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BACKING OUR OPINION AT CHELTENHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£15000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (24 wins from 90 runners, 27%) runs WILLIETHEBUILDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs WILLIETHEBUILDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: HYPOTENUS trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 102 miles.
HYPOTENUS has made a decent start for this yard and shades the vote over Western General, who was impressive at Wincanton but needs to back that up.
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mountain Melody (GER)
Mr T. G. Leslie
Br Gestut Etzean
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate over jumps earlier in his career Largely struggled in recent seasons, though, and ran poorly when pulled up at Wetherby 44 days ago. Headgear now applied. TFRHHIII BHA129
2 WILLIETHEBUILDER(IRE)(28)06-21P0D 6 11-13
B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3)
Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Arctic Tack Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has advanced his form over hurdles this term after wind surgery, scoring at Wetherby (2m) in November Well held both starts since but had excuses. Type to make a chaser. TFRHHHII BHA128
3 WESTERNGENERAL(IRE)(21)2-41351D 7 11-12
Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE)
Jack Tudor
Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Overall record is rather patchy but he resumed progress with an easy win at Wincanton 3 weeks ago That performance is backed up by the timefigure so big shout with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA127
4 HYPOTENUS(GB)(23)420033D
6 11-3
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mathematicienne (IRE) Taylor Fisher
Mr David Roseby Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Wertheimer et Frere
TIMEFORM VIEW On a nice mark on hurdles form in Ireland but didn’t really click over fences for Gavin Cromwell However, went with plenty of zest when third at Sandown both starts for this yard and sharper track here probably in his favour Likely to go well TFRHHHHHBHA118
5 FAMOSO(IRE)(21)011145CD
B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
9 10-7
Stan Sheppard
The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEWWon3onthebounceinNovember/December,thefirstlegof which wasahandicapoverthisC&D. Quickturnaroundmighthave been his undoing at Hereford next time but needs to shrug off a poor showing behind Western General at Wincanton since. TFRHHIIIBHA108
2024: COURTLAND (IRE) 9 12 2 James Bowen 12-1 (Peter Bowen) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Western General (IRE), 3-1 Hypotenus (GB), 8-1 Williethebuilder (IRE), 14-1 Mackenberg (GER), Famoso (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse.
Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting. Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.
The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges. Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.
THIRD RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PRICING BY REAL BOOKMAKERS AT DRAGONBET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (24 wins from 90 runners, 27%) runs CHUGGY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs CHUGGY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING’S CONSORT trained by G Nicholls, Kingston Lisle, 135 miles.
The form of the race SPRINGTIME LEGEND finished second in at Wincanton 3 weeks ago is nothing to write home about, but she’s still difficult to oppose in what looks a very winnable affair. Lions Peak showed appreciably more than previously on first outing for Jamie Snowden when third at the aforementioned track in January and is feared most ahead of Jasmin Bellevue, who was far too keen on his Ascot Rules debut
B g Fracas (IRE) - Absolutus (USA)
5 11-7
James Best
S Wood Rob Summers, Solihull
Br J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make impact. Will need to show improvement here. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 BROXYMUSIC(GB)(78)0P
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Broxbourne (IRE)
Burkes & Syders
5 11-7
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW In top hands but has shown nothing in a bumper/Ascot maiden hurdle. TFRHHIII BHA-
3
CHUGGY(GB)(350)P-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Raitera (FR)
5 11-7
Tristan Durrell (3)
Simon & Lisa Hobson Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser El Presente, stays 29f, and useful hurdler Kateira. Pulled up sole outing in points but has joined a top stable. Market useful. TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Grand Finale gelding. Dam maiden pointer. Pulled up sole start in points Wears tongue strap for Rules debut and can only be watched TFRHHIII BHA-
6 LIONSPEAK(IRE)(21)64-P3
B g Churchill (IRE) - Rose of Africa (IRE)
Mr Geoffrey Bishop
5 11-7
Joe Anderson (3)
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Belmont B/S, Glenville B/S & Conor Ryan BetVictor S
B g Yeats (IRE) - Regents Dancer (IRE) Conor Ring RED & BLACK MAGIC Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br R. Lynch
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for staying handicaps after this run. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
CLASHMOREBANTER(IRE)
(31)2P-P060
B m Shirocco (GER) - Glittering Ovation (IRE)
Martin Vaughan and Nikki Evans
6 11-0
Ellis Collier (5)
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Patrick McGrath Radnor Hills S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in points and has been beaten a long way in a pair of maiden hurdles TFRHIIIIBHA-
9
KING’SCONSORT(IRE)(39)43/-0
B m Youmzain (IRE) - Shesafoxylady (IRE)
6 11-0
Miss Olive Nicholls (7)
Mrs Pamela Deal Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Mrs Elizabeth Kiernan
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a couple of point bumpers in spring 2023 but was rusty and/or in need of the experience when well held at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on NH debut 39 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
10
MAJESTICBO(IRE)(67)0
B m Conduit (IRE) - Twenty Four Years (IRE)
6 11-0
Lewis Stones (3)
Mr T. Murray D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Thomas Steele
TIMEFORM VIEW Stoutly bred and offered little when eleventh of 13 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on debut 67 days ago. Upped in trip for hurdle debut and fitted with a first-time tongue strap TFRHHIII BHA-
11 MINIFORTUNE(IRE)(13)1-11204
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Mini Dane (IRE)
Mr Nathan Pyne
8 11-0
Charlie Deutsch
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Mr Kevin Dillon Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winner in points but has shown little in a maiden/novice hurdle under Rules TFRHHIII BHA-
12 SPRINGTIMELEGEND(GB)(37)
4562
5 11-0
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Parstara Jack Tudor
Springtime Friends Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br R. M. Fear
TIMEFORMVIEWSomeencouragementbothstartsinbumpersandsteppeduponhishurdlingdebutforminafirst-timehoodwhenaclosesecond in 8-runner mares novice at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy, 5/2) 37 days ago, running on. Sets the clear standard on that effort. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024: INOUI MACHIN (FR) 6 11 7 James Bowen 5-2 (Neil Mulholland) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 10. Hood worn by No. 12.
Stewards Note:
MINI FORTUNE: Following its run on 23/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Springtime Legend (GB), 7-2 Lions Peak (IRE), 6-1 Jasmin Bellevue (FR), 9-1 Chuggy (GB), 33-1 The Magus (IRE), 40-1 King’s Consort (IRE), 50-1 Majestic Bo (IRE), 66-1 Broxy Music (GB), Mini Fortune (IRE), 80-1 King Troy (GB), 200-1 Absolutely Certain (IRE), 250-1 Clashmore Banter (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (24 wins from 90 runners, 27%) runs MOKORO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs MOKORO LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIAMOND DAYS trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 95 miles.
The unexposed LYLEVIEW did the job well when opening her account at Southwell and she looks capable of defying a 9lb rise in the weights. Diamond Days took a step forward when runner-up on his handicap debut, despite an error-strewn round of jumping, and he looks dangerous now moving up in trip Tracking Treasure and Staff Sergeant Len are others to consider
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Gail Borden (IRE)
Treasure Hunters
Br Kevin Purfield
Stan Sheppard
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a couple of bumpers in Ireland for previous connections but has shown ability switched to hurdles for present yard and may well raise his game now upped in trip for this handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA95
2
9 11-11
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Sonic Weld Ben Poste
Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Mr John Benfield
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points but that was back in 2020 and he hasn’t shown much in 5 runs under Rules TFRHIIII BHA94
3 FLIGHTTOTHESTARS(IRE)(31)0-6535P
B m Wings of Eagles (FR) - Mytara
M White M Beesley S Horsfall
5 11-10
Micheal Nolan
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Mrs J. Morrissey Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than first time up over hurdles when third in a Stratford novice last summer but he checked out tamely on return/handicap debut upped to 19.8f at Sedgefield. TFRHIIII BHA93
4 STAFFSERGEANTLEN(GER)(47)25-6004
B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE)
Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & David Tye
5 11-10
James Best
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Frau U. u. J. Imm Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly produced something akin to his near miss in a Fontwell bumper last January when, equipped with first-time cheekpieces (retained), finishing fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Warwick (19f, good to soft). Each-way chance if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA93
5 THEDREAMGOESON(GB)(128)00-4436
B m Kayf Tara - Adreamstillalive (IRE)
6 11-9
Oliver Boyden (10)
Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Dr RDP Newland & Mr G Farmiloe Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form over hurdles so far and sloppy jumping did her no favours on handicap debut when last seen at the end of October. Improvement needed back from a break here
TFRHHIII BHA92
6 DIAMONDDAYS(IRE)(36)0P502 5 11-9
Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Foxy Lauren (IRE)
Jack Tudor Coral Racing Club
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Thomas Hore Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left maiden/novice form behind when finding just one too strong on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, soft) last time. Clearly plenty of room for improvement in the jumping department but he’s unexposed and this step up in trip looks a good move TFRHHHIIBHA92
7 LYLEVIEW(IRE)(33)400P41D 5 11-7
Br m Mahler - Devils Pride (IRE)
James Bowen Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br C. & H. Persse Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took her form up a notch when easily opening her account in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) last month Hiked up 9lb but she remains on a workable mark and merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA90
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8
HEADOVERHINDS(IRE)
B g Champs Elysees - Katie T (IRE)
Richard Bailey and Mr S J Mattick
(62)050P-30
7 11-4
Tom Broughton (5)
Max Comley, Naunton
Br Barrywhite Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Little to get excited about in bumpers/novice hurdles and sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap with a first-time tongue strap enlisted TFRHIIII BHA87
9 POLLYPI(IRE)
(42)640000
B m Mount Nelson - Timoca (IRE)
Mrs J. Davies
5 11-2
Conor Ring
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Peter & Janet Davies Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORM VIEW Some signs of ability in a couple of bumpers but she’s shown nothing since switched to hurdles TFRHIIII BHA85
10
MOKORO(IRE)
(19)0-0406
B g Ocovango - Minstrel Sally (IRE)
JustOneMore Racing
6 11-2
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ita Sheridan & Frank O’Meara The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW In top hands but failed to find any improvement for the step up to 20.4f/switch to handicap company at Southwell recently TFRHHIII BHA85
11
POOLEY’SPROMISE(IRE)
B m Shirocco (GER) - Wild Fern (IRE)
(24)000B6
6 10-13
Harry Kimber RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Mr Michael Ennis RS Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in a bumper and 3 completed starts over hurdles Hard to warm to on this handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA82
12 MORAN’SLAW(GB)(31)0-5P05
Ch g Universal (IRE) - Media Sensation
Satchell Moran Solicitors Limited
6 10-10
William Shanahan (5)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Yorton Farm Stud Swansway, Satchell Moran Solicitors Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t looked a natural jumper so far and improvement was not forthcoming when fifth of 10 on handicap debut at Sedgefield last time. TFRHHIII BHA79
13
NOTHINELSEMATTERS(IRE)
(19)5-40U5P 7 10-5
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
The Onlyonethatmatters Partnership
Luke Scott (5)
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Limekiln Stud Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who posted one of his better efforts when fifth in an 11-runner Southwell handicap in December. However, he misfired in first-time cheekpieces (retained) back at that course 19 days ago and now tried in a tongue strap. TFRHHIIIBHA72
14 ASGOODASCANBE(IRE)
B g Milan - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE)
(81)P-000P0
5 10-5
Lee Edwards
Mr Guy Sainsbury Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove
Br William J. Noonan Equine Water Treadmill S
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact between the flags or under Rules to date. Will need to show improvement here.
2024: ANOTHER LORD (IRE) 7 11 4 James Bowen 16-1 (Peter Bowen) 13 ran
TFRHIIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 13. Stewards Note:
NOTHINELSEMATTERS: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Lyle View (IRE), 13-2 Diamond Days (IRE), 7-1 Tracking Treasure (IRE), 8-1 Staff Sergeant Len (GER), 14-1 Mokoro (IRE), 16-1 The Dream Goes On (GB), Moran’s Law (GB), 20-1 Nothinelsematters (IRE), 40-1 Head Over Hinds (IRE), 50-1 Flighttothestars (IRE), 66-1 Pooley’s Promise (IRE), 100-1 Sonic Gold (GB), 150-1 As Good As Can Be (IRE), 200-1 Polly Pi (IRE)
FIFTH RACE 3.45
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL HEREFORD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 Owners Prize Money 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (18 wins from 79 runners, 23%) runs YES DAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs LANGLEY HUNDRED LONGEST TRAVELLER: LANGLEY HUNDRED trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.
A few in with a squeak but YES DAY showed something like his chasing debut form when third at Market Rasen last month and, remaining well treated judged on his hurdles form, Jonjo & A. J. O’Neill’s 7-y-o is fancied to open his account in this sphere with this extra distance also in his favour How And Ever was an all-the-way winner at Southwell last month so he looks the most obvious danger, with Langley Hundred rounding off the shortlist having been freshened up
1 YESDAY(IRE)(32)230-363 7 12-0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE)
Benjamin Macey (7)
Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwholandedaUttoxetermaidenhurdleinOctober2023andplacedonseveraloccasionssince,includingwhenthirdatMarketRasen (23.9f, good to soft) last month, lacking a late change of pace. Step up in tripa plusso can featurewithconditional taking 7lb off hisback. TFRHHHHH BHA116
2 LANGLEYHUNDRED(IRE)(68)055121CD
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)
8 11-7
Micheal Nolan
The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark and end a losing run over C&D in November and having just been touched off next time, quickly resumed winning ways at Taunton (23f, good to soft) in December. Freshened up since and should go well in his current mood. TFRHHHHIBHA109
3 HOUSEOFSTORIES(IRE)(27)5/1//21P-P 9 11-6
B or Br g Presenting - Liss Aris (IRE)
Conyers, O’Reilly, Clerkson, Zeffman.
Br Ciara Flynn
Jamie Brace (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwhowasoff21/2yearspriortolastseason,buildingonhishurdlingdebuteffortwhenawardedaChepstowmaideninJanuary2024 However, he was pulled up handicap on debut the following month and it wasa similar story on return/chase bow recently Hard to warm to TFRHHIIIBHA108
TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced7-y-owhomadeasuccessfulhandicapbowoverhurdlesatFontwelljustoverayearago Pulledupnext3startsbutlefthisprevious chasing efforts well behind switched to front-running tactics when scoring at Southwell (24.3f, soft) last month Claims from 4lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA103
6 MICROMILLIONS(IRE)(13)24-P0P2
B g Milan - On The Tear (IRE)
Jim Tew
Br John & Miriam Murphy
7 10-7
Sean Houlihan
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEWWonanIrishpointandmadetheframe3timesoverhurdlesforDanSkeltonlastterm.Low-keyeffortsfirst3startsoverfencesforthisyardbut fared better than previously when runner-up over C&D just under 2 weeks ago, though went with little fluency. More severe headgear tried. TFRHHHIIBHA95
2024: GLENCASSLEY (IRE) 9 11 3 Richie McLernon 9-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5. Stewards Note: GRIS MAJEUR: Following its run on 23/2/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Langley Hundred (IRE), 11-4 How And Ever (IRE), 9-2 Yes Day (IRE), 8-1 Micro Millions (IRE), 10-1 House of Stories (IRE), 12-1 Gris Majeur (FR)
1-2-3: 1.YES DAY (IRE) 2.HOW AND EVER (IRE) 3.LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 4.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HEREFORD RDA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (11 wins from 160 runners, 7%) runs FOR YOU BUZZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs FOR YOU BUZZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIME INTERVAL trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 73 miles.
Last-time out winner GREATNESS AWAITS has less to prove than the other market principals, and he can make it back-to-back victories.Time Interval would be a big danger if returning to the form of his C&D success but has to bounce back from an underwhelming outing on the Flat, while Seraphic cannot be ruled out racing from a career-low mark on second start for this stable
B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR)
Murray Dodd (7)
Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Kildaragh Stud Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best for current yard when making all in first-time blinkers (retained) to land a handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f) 9 days ago. Still fairly handicapped off a 2lb higher mark and there’s every chance he can follow up that victory. TFRHHHHH BHA101
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice last summer but hard to get excited by his efforts on the Flat or over hurdles since Arrives with plenty to prove on reappearance TFRHHIII BHA95
4
L’EMPIREVERT(FR)(27)6-340P0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Femme En Or (FR)
5 11-8
Sean Houlihan Mr E. A. R. Morgans
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot Morgans Family Butchers S
TIMEFORM VIEWAfairmaidenhurdlerinFranceandshowedabitmorethanhedidoverfencesonstabledebutwhenseventhof12inhandicaphurdle (100/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) last month Remains to be seen if he can build on that back in distance on less testing ground TFRHHIII BHA94
5 SERAPHIC(IRE)(15)PP5-460
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Elle Galante (GER)
5 11-2
James Bowen
Spencer-Herbert, Herbert & McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
TIMEFORMVIEWWorkforcegelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmarthurdler/high-classchaser(stayed21f)FelixYonger Didn’tachievemuchinqualifyingruns,not given hard time when third of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Taunton latest and while handicaps should suitbetter, he may find this test on the sharp side TFRHHIIIBHA92
7 MAMBOBEAT(IRE)(39)43-5606
6 10-2
Ch g Red Jazz (USA) - Bulrushes Lee Edwards
Mr Lee Davies Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Br Al Wasmiyah Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in 2023 and placed in a handicap at this venue last season. However, he’s been out of sorts this season and has a bit to prove now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA74
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Gr m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Mickie
(15)000/-PFP
9 10-2
Harry Kimber
Miss Hannah James Hannah James, Malvern
Br Selwood Bloodstock & A. Gibson-Fleming
Hannah James S
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers for this yard before making little impact over hurdles for Sheila Lewis. Failed to complete on both starts for this yard and others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA74
9 VICTORHAZE(GB)(27)05-0
Ch g Arvico (FR) - Evening Haze
8 10-2
James Davies
Mr P. Dando Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely
Br Phillip C. Dando
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held in maiden/novice hurdles and faces an uphill task from 7lb out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA67
2024: NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) 7 11 1 Miss Heidi Palin 11-2 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Greatness Awaits (IRE), 5-2 Time Interval (GB), 15-2 Seraphic (IRE), 12-1 For You Buzz (IRE), 22-1 Victor Haze (GB), 28-1 Just The Man (FR), 33-1 Mambo Beat (IRE), 50-1 L’Empire Vert (FR), 100-1 Minneigh Mozze (FR)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.55
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE HEREFORD LADIES EVENING FRIDAY 9TH MAY MARES’OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (16 wins from 81 runners, 20%) runs BROADWAY HONEY AND DREAM COUNTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs KILL THE GROOVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: INDIGO BLU trained by Miss J Davis, East Garston, 139 miles.
GAELIC SAINT is given a chance to build on her promising first effort at Wincanton. Nicky Henderson’s Uptown Lass found a listed bumper too much on debut but could easily fare a lot better with her sights lowered, particularly if the betting speaks in her favour Broadway Honey and Jazzoon are a couple of interesting newcomers
1 BROADWAYHONEY(IRE)(-)
Ch m Zambezi Sun - Broadway Theatre (IRE)
5 11-2
Finn Lambert (3) Willy Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Zambezi Sun mare Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Broadway Boy. Dam unraced Makes plenty of appeal on paper for a stable which enjoys plenty of bumper success. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CELESTRONSTAR(GB)(51)6
B m Telescope (IRE) - Run Ructions Run (IRE)
5 11-2
Luke Scott (5)
Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, never better than midfield when sixth of 12 in bumper at Wincanton on debut 51 days ago
3
DELLAHAY(GB)(37)05
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Cooling
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-2
Jamie Brace (5)
Miss Courtney Carter Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Sarah Carter William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form both starts and likely vulnerable again. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 DREAMCOUNTY(GB)(37)5
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Rons Dream
5 11-2
James Turner (5)
James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br James & Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group, Potters House S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, fifth of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (heavy) on debut 37 days ago. Stable also runs Broadway Honey. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
EVERLASTINGPEARL(IRE)(-) 5 11-2
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Pearl’s A Singer (IRE)
Bryan Carver
Miss Susannah M L Parden Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br F. R. Jarvey
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Ceara Be Dam 2m/2 1/4m hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/2m), also 1 1/2m-1 3/4m winner on Flat The stable has a 7-68 bumper record in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
B m Linda’s Lad - Isabelonabicycle Conor Ring
Mr P. Dando Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely
Br Phillip C. Dando
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare Dam, ran twice over hurdles, winner around 2m on Flat Likely outsider on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 JAMMYJAY(GB)(24)0 5 11-2
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreams Allowed Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mrs Jacqueline Jones James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Harts Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, seventh of 8 on C&D debut (good to soft) 24 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
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8 JAZZOON(GB)(-)
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Jazz Theatre
Mr Mark Rowles
5 11-2
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mark Rowles Swansway S
Pether’s up
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon mare. Dam unraced out of French hurdle/chase winner up to 17f Histoire de Moeurs. Newcomer from a yard which does well in bumpers. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
KILLTHEGROOVE(IRE)(28)3-U0
Br m Getaway (GER) - Mixie The Pixie (IRE)
5 11-2
Lorcan Williams
Miss K. Croft Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br P. Brolan Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but no impact on Warwick debut 4 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA-
10
UNPARKED(IRE)(90)0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Unbuckled (IRE)
5 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J. K. Buckle Neil King, Burderop
Br Mrs J. K. Buckle Bildeston Crown S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded, 23 1/2 lengths seventh of 8 to Supreme Malinas in listed bumper at Huntingdon (heavy) on debut 90 days ago This is a more realistic assignment. TFRHHHII BHA-
11
UPTOWNLASS(IRE)(90)0
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Downtown Trim (IRE)
5 11-2
James Bowen
Syders & Burkes Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Kenneth Parkhill Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 22/1 and failed to land a blow when trailing in last of 8 in a listed bumper at Huntingdon (heavy) in December The fact she was pitched in at that level on debut suggests she’d been giving the right signals at home Could prove a different proposition now. TFRHHHHIBHA-
12
VERAHOBBS(GB)(30)06
B m Jack Hobbs - Luz de La Vida
5 11-2
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby Br P. Balding Fresh Air S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, sixth of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 30 days ago. TFRHHIIIBHA-
13
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(37)3
B f Saint des Saints (FR) - Gaelic Joy (FR)
4 10-6
Ben Poste
DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Simon Davies Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. 7/2, third of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (heavy) on NH debut 37 days ago. Sets the standard with improvement likely TFRHHHHH BHA-
14 INDIGOBLU(IRE)(-)
Bl f Maxios - Bells Glory (IRE)
4 10-6
James Davies
The Indy Syndicate Jo Davis, East Garston
Br John & Michelle Roche Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £6,000 Maxios filly. Closely related to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Joseph Conrad and fair 2m hurdle winner Limetree Boy. Likely outsider on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: QUEENS MELODY (IRE) 5 10 11 Beau Morgan 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn by No 10.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Gaelic Saint (GB), 6-1 Jazzoon (GB), 7-1 Broadway Honey (IRE), 8-1 Uptown Lass (IRE), 12-1 Dream County (GB), 14-1 Everlasting Pearl (IRE), 16-1 Dellahay (GB), 25-1 Celestron Star (GB), Unparked (IRE), Vera Hobbs (GB), 28-1 Kill The Groove (IRE), 50-1 Issadora (GB), Indigo Blu (IRE), 66-1 Jammy Jay (GB)
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It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid bookmakers badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted from the racecourse
F R I M A Y
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.30 - THE DRAGONBET: ONCOURSE AND ONLINE CONDITIONAL
JOCKEYS’
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 5th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 21 entries at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 2.05 - THE DRAGONBET BACKING OUR OPINION AT CHELTENHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 7 entries, 0 at £11 and 7 at £58. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
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Third Race 2.35 - THE PRICING BY REAL BOOKMAKERS AT DRAGONBET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 25 entries at £38. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Fourth Race 3.10 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 28 entries at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 3.45 - THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL HEREFORD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Green Dragon Hotel Hereford have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 13 entries at £44. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE HEREFORD RDA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 19 entries at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 4.55 - THE HEREFORD LADIES EVENING FRIDAY 9TH MAY MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for maiden four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 29 entries at £22. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
